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The research is narrow with small sample sizesStigma affects the biases of the researchersPrivilege of researchersFemale centered Race, predominantly white peopleSex Work: An Expansive look at Capitalism, Patriarchy, Legal Implications and StigmaStigmaSex Work DefinitionSex work is defined as a complex, multifaceted relationship between individuals with a specific undertone of exchanging some type of sex-related service for a range of compensations (Escoffier, 2007; Sangera, 1999)CapitalismA system where trade and industry are privately controlled for monetary benefit (Goffman, 2004).

In the context of sex work this means a trade of service within the sexual realm in exchange for compensation.LegalityHong KongLots of LimitationsNevada19 Legal BrothelsMelbourne, Australia80% off street workSafetyConsequences for violating the law include arrests, fines, and risk of police brutality.

In a 2011 study by O’Doherty, sex workers in British Columbia talked about victimization.

33% threatened with violence16% with a weapon33% had been burglarized36% had clients refuse to pay predetermined amount(At least once)PatriarchyA system where cis-gender males are advantaged and everyone else is subordinate in this power structure (Hartman, 1976).

Within the lines of sex work this is an important factor to consider when analyzing the dynamics of sex work.Legal Sex workA 2012 study by Begum et al. in Melbourne, Australia where sex work is legal.

Lower STI rates than sex workers in the illegal sector.

As well as more likely to use latex barriers

Economics of sex workStigma and Sex workPatriarchy and sex work Can be defined as being shamed with a particular situation, person or trait (Goffman, 2004). In the study on sex workers in Hong Kong, the workers feared being “outed” as a sex worker and to become a target for violence or harassment by their community (Wong et al. 2010)Difficult to leave occupation as a sex worker because of the stigma of using sex work on a resume As well as no prior job experienceAlthough found in other studies, some did find getting work in their field more probableEx: graphic designing, advertising, and hostessing for their brothel (Begum et al. 2013).Acknowledging Our Privilege"The sex industry is one of the most diversified, sophisticated, and specialized. It offers a vast array of services, caters to a spectacular range of customer demands, offers specialized venues for sex entertainment in different countries of the world, [and] caters to every need in terms of price range in the consumer market..."(Sangera, 1999) LimitationsIn a 1999 study by Weinberg & Williams It was found that women were the most likely compared to transgender individuals and men in regards to losing status from being involved in sex workDepicts social dichotomization of women as either pure or dirtyTransgender sex work PornographySex tourismReferencesAbel, G. M. (2011). Different stage, different performance: The protective strategy of role play on emotional health in sex work. Social Science & Medicine, 72, 1177-1184. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2011.01.021

Sangera, J. (1999) In the Belly of the Beast: Sex Trade, Prostitution and Globalization. A Discussion Paper for South Asia Regional Consultation on Prostitution, February, Bangkok, Thailand. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Organizations/healthnet/SAsia/repro2/issue2.htm.

Shaver, F. M., Lewis, J., & Maticka-Tyndale, E. (2011). Rising to the challenge: Addressing the concerns of people working in the sex industry. Canadian Review of Sociology, 48, 47-65. doi:10.1111/j.1755-618X.2011.01249.x

When you think of sex work what do you think of? and why?DiscussionLet's review the answers!

The authors of this paper would like to acknowledge that we hold privilege by being: Non-sex WorkersStudents in the U.S. Able to choose the work we want, or lack thereof Able to comment on the lived experience of others(Sangera, 1999) Living With Stigma in the Sex Work Industry

Double lifeMany sex workers employ protective strategies to combat the negative effects of stigma and shame, involving an adoption of two life “roles”: as a self-defined sex worker in their work lives, and the construction of a private identity of “normalcy” that fits within the normative views of society in their personal lives (Goffman, 2004).

Negative social attitudes were found to be a big contributor to emotional damages that sex workers experience (Weinberg & Williams, 1999).

Give sex workers a respected voice in the public sphere (Sangera, 1999).

Lessening the stigma of sex work is important to ensure that these individuals can live a more mentally and emotionally healthy life without fear of law enforcement and with their human rights intact.

Combating StigmaProtective strategies to combat the negative effects of stigmaSex Work as a CareerJob FlexibilityHaving control over where and when they were able to adjust their lives is one of the rarest control factors of any job and one of the most enjoyable factors of working in the sex industry for those who reported this (Shaver et al. 2011).

Job DiversityThe Retrogressive DynamicThis dynamic as defined by Escoffier (2007), examines the negative correlation between the audience’s desire for the porn actor and the porn actor’s exposure and visibility within their moviesThus Gay Porn Actors turn to other avenues within the sex industryApparent when sex work is legal and illegal. Suffer mental, physical, and legal ramifications they otherwise would not have to deal with. Prevents them from having full access to health and legal services, which consequently makes them vulnerable to violence and exploitation (Abel, 2011).